Child Advice and Information Officer

at  Peterborough City Council

JOB SUMMARY

Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
22/10/2024
Advert End Date:
14/11/2024 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House
Salary:
26,421 - 29,777
Vacancy ID:
106240
Closing date:
14 Nov

FURTHER INFORMATION

Who said roles within the social care sector have to include unsociable hours?
Early morning and late evenings not for you? How does an exclusively 9-5 role sound?
Our MASH team here at Peterborough City Council are looking a Child and Information officer to join their team and you guessed it, 9-5 are the hours for this role!
Are you experienced in the health and social care industry with knowledge of children’s services?
Looking for a social care role but early morning and late nights aren’t for you?
Our MASH team here at Peterborough City Council are looking a Child and Information officer to join their team and you guessed it, 9-5 are the hours for this role!
About you..
You’re a real people person and able to speak to just about anyone! You’re clued up on safeguarding practices and social care legislations. When it comes to teamwork you are willing to get stuck in and most importantly you are keen to contribute to our effort of supporting vulnerable children in our local community!
What will you be doing?
Responding quickly to the needs of the Service and to members of the public contacting the MASH.
Administration duties and note taking.
Identifying issues that require complex social work intervention including safeguarding and referring on to senior team members.
Working closely with social workers, team managers and other partner agencies to support the children and families of Peterborough.
Attending reviews and meetings
This is a very varied role and there is lots to get stuck in to. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team and have the opportunity to work closely with social workers and team managers. This really is an opportunity not to be missed!
So why join us here at PCC?

In return for working with us, you will have access to an amazing range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year + bank holidays (FTE) + option to purchase up to an additional ten days per year (FTE)
• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions of 17.5% (current)
• Immediate life cover (x3 times your annual salary) and ill-health protection (applicable to those enrolled in LGPS)
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Access to a car lease salary sacrifice and cycle to work scheme
• Funded professional or subscription fees where qualification or membership of a professional body is an essential part of the role

We are reviewing applications for this role daily so please do not hesitate to apply!
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Peterborough and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation, and the communities we serv

Please refer the Job description for details